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The Digest:

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will battle Colombia in a crucial final group match at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, with a win required to guarantee progression to the knockout stages. After a 1-0 loss to Norway and a dramatic 3-2 victory over Saudi Arabia, the seven-time African champions sit third in Group A with three points, needing maximum points against the group leaders to advance.

Key Points:
  • Nigeria’s Flying Eagles face Colombia in a decisive U-20 World Cup group match.
  • The match kicks off at 12:00 AM Nigerian time on Monday, October 6.
  • Nigeria must win to guarantee a spot in the knockout rounds.
  • The Flying Eagles are third in Group A with three points from two matches.
  • Colombia leads the group with four points from two games.
  • Broadcast will be on DSTV, StarTimes, Sporty TV, FIFA+, and beIN SPORTS.
  • Nigeria has twice been runner-up in the tournament’s history.
This decisive encounter reveals how young talents navigate storms not just of competition, but of high-stakes pressure and the pursuit of global glory.

Sources: Vanguard News